Specimen Reception & Lab Admin Assistant (Part-Time)

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part-time Specimen Reception Medical Laboratory Assistant (AfC Band 2) at 17.5 hours per week. Training will be provided and no prior lab experience is required. The role involves specimen receipt, data entry, and general pathology admin duties in Guildford.

The service operates 8am–7pm (Mon–Fri) and 9am–4:30pm (Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays). A pro-rata salary is offered with HCAs included.

Qualifications

• GSCEs in English and Mathematics at grade C/Level 5 and above.
• Basic knowledge of Biology & Chemistry.
• RSA I and Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, checking and sorting of specimens.
• Labeling and preparation for analysis.
• Inputting patient/test data into the laboratory system.
• Handling telephone enquiries and distribution of pathology consumables.
• General office duties such as photocopying and filing.

Education

GSCEs English and Mathematics (C/Level 5+)

RSA I

Medical Terminology

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part-time Specimen Reception Medical Laboratory Assistant (AfC Band 2) at 17.5 hours per week. Training will be provided and no prior lab experience is required. The role involves specimen receipt, data entry, and general pathology admin duties in Guildford.

The service operates 8am–7pm (Mon–Fri) and 9am–4:30pm (Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays). A pro-rata salary is offered with HCAs included.